I make it a point to schedule an engagement session with every couple I photograph a wedding for. This is the only thing they "can't" not do. For them: they get images that can be used for saving the date cards, invitations, programs or reception slide shows. But for me: I get an opportunity tp work with the couple months/weeks before the wedding. I get to get a feel for how they interact, how they react towards me, how they feel in front of the camera, and most importantly; a chance to just talk to them. 90 percent of the images I do are photo-journalism shots. I just tell them to to talk amongst themselves about anything that makes them laugh, kiss, touch or smile (I do take just 3 or 4 posed shots just in case they prefer such). But all this builds up valuable trust. It makes my interaction with the bride and groom flow easier at the wedding. The more a person trust the person behind the camera, the more comfortable they are and the better the pictures will be. There are moments before the wedding when the bride is getting ready that I want her to forget I'm there - this will require trust. There will be moments during formals when I will need the bride's full attention for posing to get the image I want- this requires trust.
Below are images from an engagement session taken this weekend
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